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    Start > Run

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by alkaeda, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. alkaeda

    alkaeda Notebook Evangelist

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    hi guys, where is the Run command on the start menu on vista? I cant find it.

    It was easy to find on XP
     
    alkaeda, Sep 15, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    kegobeer, Sep 15, 2007
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    tritium4ever Notebook Consultant

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    You don't need the Run dialog box anymore. Simply type the path in the Start menu's search field and you can run it right there. As you type the path, it dynamically updates the Start menu with the contents of the folder you're looking in. Extremely handy.

    Alternatively, press Windows-R to open the traditional Run dialog. Or, you can also unhide the Run option in the Start menu by doing the following:

    Right-click Start menu -> Properties -> Start Menu tab -> Customize -> check the Run command box
     
    tritium4ever, Sep 15, 2007
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  5. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Hint Hint!!!!

    Window Start Key + R

    Alternately, right click on Vista orb, properties, start menu, customize and check of Run command and it will appear.
     
    Les, Sep 15, 2007
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  6. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Right-click on the Start Menu icon, Properties, Start Menu Tab, Customize, Scroll down to Run Command, Place a checkmark in the box.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Sep 15, 2007
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  7. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    You gotta love MS! How many ways to do the same thing? :D
     
    powerpack, Sep 16, 2007
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  8. SadIque

    SadIque Newbie

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    just hit start button and type "run" than hit enter ... very hard ... it should work ... :D
     
    SadIque, Sep 16, 2007
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  9. SadIque

    SadIque Newbie

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    o yeah or u can just:
    Press “Windows Key” + “R” to bring out the RUN dialog box!!! :D
     
    SadIque, Sep 16, 2007
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  10. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    The Start Search box works just like the run command at least when typing "cmd" witch is really all I need to get to C prompt.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Sep 16, 2007
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  11. vaio2k7

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    I also took notice to how Vista's Start Search box functions like the run command. You can type in msconfig/etc and it will open it immediately.
     
    vaio2k7, Sep 16, 2007
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